Honorary Treasurer

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Local homelessness charity Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland is seeking a suitable candidate for the important volunteer trustee position of Honorary Treasurer.

Organisation:

Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland

Address:

The Emporium, Stockwell Head, Hinckley

LE10 1RG

Location:

Hybrid

About the organisation:

Our charity provides a home and work opportunities for people who have experienced homelessness, in the Leicestershire and Rutland area. We raise funds by running our Emporium charity shop in Hinckley. We work across the Leicestershire and Rutland area, and have been helping people who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness since 2012. We offer a home We currently have space to accommodate up to 16 people at our accommodation in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Everyone has their own bedroom, and we have several shared living spaces and a large garden area. We provide meals, clothing and toiletries. We offer work opportunities The people we support, known as companions, actively participate in daily activities. They can gain new skills and boost self-confidence in a welcoming environment. Our companions help to run our charity shop, assist with furniture collections, and contribute to household tasks. All these activities help us continue by raising vital funds. We offer support and a new beginning Our dedicated support team works with each person according to their individual needs. There are plenty of training opportunities and there’s no time limit. Some people stay for a short while and others need a bit longer until they are ready to get back on their feet. We support people to move on when they feel ready to do so, helping them find accommodation and work.

Full Details:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those who have experienced homelessness?

Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our Hinckley-based charity’s trustee board as an Honorary Treasurer.

At Emmaus, we pride ourselves on our unique approach, providing people with not just a home, but also the support, training, and work opportunities they need to rebuild their lives.

Our new Treasurer will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial aspects of our charity, ensuring the effective implementation of our strategy and the sustainability of our projects; we’re seeking someone with experience in financial management and strategic planning to help guide us forward.

The successful appointee will be a trustee, Company Director, and a member of the Board, working with other trustees and other stakeholders, to oversee the implementation of our strategy and to address homelessness issues.

If you feel this opportunity is for you, we do hope you follow up your interest by getting in touch. We have prepared a Candidate Pack which contains more details about the role, which we can send you. We look forward to hearing from you.

When and Where:

Our Board meets every six weeks in Hinckley, Leicestershire and we also have two working groups which meet independently.

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

Causes / Areas of Interest:

Specific Requirements or Restrictions

Treasurer, Financial Director or Senior Financial Management experience.

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